Ah, rich, yes. My last master was an Earl of England, so his estate was quite vast, and he also had quite the business acumen himself.

[ There's a feeling of admiration that comes with the description that's genuine, though fittingly for what she says, there's a definite feeling that this is also begrudging admiration... ]

Ah, yes. I did experience that a tad when I met Mr. Howl... It is. Hm. [ He pauses, thoughtful, then asks lightly: ] Is it fair to say it is unpleasant? Of nothing personal to Mr. Howl, of course. It is quite a strange sensation to me regardless of who it comes from.